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Title: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 10/28/15 at 07:50:06 I looked at the weather on my phone this AM. Said it was to be 40s with 5mph winds. I get out on the hiway and the wind is cutting loose. Well by now I'm 3 miles from home so I continue. Winds blowing all the way to town (30 miles). I get here and phone now says WIND ADVISORY. I nearly froze to the bars man. Sheesh! |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Serowbot on 10/28/15 at 08:16:32 Hot soup never tasted better... :-?.... |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Dave on 10/28/15 at 08:36:04 Unfortunately....we are getting to that time of year around here. On Sunday afternoon I went for a 100 ride on the Cafe' bike. It was sunny and when I was working on my car brakes in the driveway I was still in a T-shirt. When I went for the ride I put on a long sleeve T-shirt and a medium weight armored jacket, my full face helmet and gloves. About 20 minutes into the ride I was getting a chill....an hour and a half later on my way home I was freezing! My jeans didn't seal out the wind, and the zipper vents on the jacket sleeves are not windproof when shut. When I got home I put on a sweatshirt and insulated coveralls to finish up the brakes on my car......and it took about 30 minutes for me to warm up! Tomorrow night there is a British Bike night in Milford, OH, and the rain should be over by then. It will only be in the low 50's when I ride out there....and will drop into the 40's by the time I leave. I am not sure how badly I want to ride out there....maybe I should take the car? |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 10/28/15 at 08:59:13 We've been riding on borrowed time here for a few weeks. Heck, people will be ice fishing here in another 30 days; but wait . . . I've taken my old shovelhead ice fishing before. [ch55357][ch56841] |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Art Webb on 10/28/15 at 09:55:01 Speaking from long experience, the best cure for a cold ride is a warm soak in a tub, warm you up in no time, just like dry socks are the best cure for wet feet Hot soup or chilli is #2 on the list chilli in a hot tub, that's the ticket ;D |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Tocsik on 10/28/15 at 10:04:19 I'm starting to look at battery powered heated gloves. Good ones are just so dang expensive. Probably gonna stick with my handlebar muffs no matter how "uncool" they look. My hands are the only things I can't keep warm for Winter commuting. Quilted liner in my jacket, balaclava under the helmet, insulated hiking boots and ski pants for the rest of me. May end up looking at windscreens, too. My hands just don't warm up like they used to after getting cold. I think I may have caused some mild frostbite on my right thumb in past year or two. Be safe Savages! |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Kris01 on 10/28/15 at 12:10:56 18232F3F25274C0 wrote:
I'll second that! I need some better insulated gloves. I'll ride when the temp gets down in the teens but, at that temperature, my hands hurt! You guys recommend any winter gloves for riding that allows you to keep some dexterity (not too thick)? |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 10/28/15 at 12:44:38 No I can't, I use mittens. 063F243E7D7C4D0 wrote:
I'll second that! I need some better insulated gloves. I'll ride when the temp gets down in the teens but, at that temperature, my hands hurt! You guys recommend any winter gloves for riding that allows you to keep some dexterity (not too thick)?[/quote] |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Tocsik on 10/28/15 at 12:46:58 I've got Firstgear TPG Glacier gloves. I bought them when I installed Oxford Heaterz on my previous scooter and they worked well enough but the sub-freezing air moving over the backs of your hands can't be defeated by gloves alone. These have thinner insulation in palm specifically for heated grips but that does nothing for the backs of your hands and the tips of your thumbs. In combination with handlebar muffs, there were excellent, though. |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by verslagen1 on 10/28/15 at 13:19:28 I treat the leather every year and it keeps the wind from blowing thru them. I imagine snoproof would do even better. |
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Title: OK, so now this! Post by Gus on 10/28/15 at 14:29:36 Now we got the white stuff to contend with. |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 10/28/15 at 16:33:59 So before I left work I made these out of a soap jug. The cross winds were so bad at times I. Was down to 30 mph. I was a out seized up when I got home |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 10/28/15 at 16:35:05 These |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Kris01 on 10/28/15 at 16:43:04 I am SO not ready for that! |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by old_rider on 10/28/15 at 21:13:13 525D4A575C54015C5F5701330 wrote:
FROZE to the bars??? Looks like you need to move down here.... todays weather.... http://www.navarrebeachlife.com/live-hd-1080-zoom-cam/?p=zoom P.S. Look at the link above in the daytime :) I rode today in a T-shirt... and if I was a florida weekend warrior Harley rider, I would have added shorts and flip flops..... |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Art Webb on 10/29/15 at 19:37:54 the soap bottle things look doable with Milk jugs |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by KennyG on 10/29/15 at 20:01:57 Old Rider, It was in the 70's here in North Texas today. I rode in my usual boots, Wrangler jacket, gloves and helmet. When I go to the Bikini Bike Wash at the Harley shop on Saturdays I am the only guy there with a helmet on. Kenny |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Kris01 on 10/29/15 at 20:06:52 Helmets aren't mandatory in Texas? I'd wear mine regardless of the law. |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by KennyG on 10/29/15 at 20:15:27 If you have passed a safety course it Texas and are of a certain age you can skip the helmet. I have passed The Riders Edge Course and I always wear a helmet. I have worn a helmet since the late 50's when the AMA said you had to wear a Bell 500 helmet if you are going to race. I still wear a Bell 500 and replace it every few years. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 10/29/15 at 21:16:14 There is no helmet law in South Dakota either. I wear a helmet because I got to many kids and grandkids to answer to. |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 10/29/15 at 21:17:28 I think they would be Art. 687B7D7E6C6B6B090 wrote:
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by MnSpring on 10/30/15 at 13:19:38 704952480B0A3B0 wrote:
Winter Gloves/dressing. Try looking at hunting/Ice fishing items at a Hunting/Ice fishing store. A big Motorcycle store would probably have some of the same things. But they just buy the Hunting/Fishing ones in black (From the SAME suppliers in China) and mark them up... MORE. If I need to dip my hand through a hole in the Ice onto the water... I need the totally Waterproof insulated Neoprene ones. Hunting, a wind proof Thinsulate glove. Also there are total waterproof socks, and insulated ones. There are various kinds and thickness out there. Of course, there is still the ‘old’ trick... ‘Panty Hose’. Whitey Tighties, Panty Hose, Long Underwear, Pants. Just adding the panty hose, will keep you a LOT warmer. For Years, always used the panty hose material, in just the socks. Unbelievable, how much warmer that is. foot, PH sock, cotton or wool, light or heavy sock, (depending on temp), then boot. And remember, Wool, it WILL keep you warm, when you are wet. The new, gor-tex, things, Only work for a while. I remember, 20+ years ago. After 10 hours in a field watching dogs, (looking forward to 2 more days of doing that) Got back to the motel, getting ready to out to dinner with the Committee. my roommate laughed at me ! I looked at him, and said: “Your feet got cold this afternoon didn’t they”. He sheepishly nodded. I threw him an ‘egg’, (that's how they are packaged). He wore them the next two days. And still does today. |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 10/30/15 at 14:01:36 The panty hose thing is an old one and works very well. When coupled with old fashioned long johns you can stand nearly anything. The best thing is; they do not restrict movement. I am also a. If believer in wool! |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Kris01 on 10/30/15 at 15:41:07 If, Heaven forbid, I should get into a crash, I don't want to have to explain to the ER docs why I'm wearing pantyhose! ;D |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Art Webb on 10/31/15 at 10:46:05 The ER Docs won't CARE what you're wearing or why When I first started riding, I wore no helmet Then Texas got a 'must wear' helmet law, and I started wearing one, a 3/4 with snap on face shield and snap on visor One day I was behind a gravel truck and a hunk of gravel (big gravel, not pea) bounced out, bounced off the road, and cracked the visor right in front of my eye In Texas now you can skip the helmet if you have taken the BRC OR have at least $10k worth of health insurance I still wear mine |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Serowbot on 10/31/15 at 11:39:16 I think when ER doctors see a biker, they know all bets are off as far as clothing... ;D ;D ;D... I tried the pantyhose thing (after much internal dialog),.. but they seemed to make me colder... Maybe, they were too small?... cutting off circulation?... (I have no idea what size to buy... they don't come in 30x32's.. :-/)... |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by old.indian on 10/31/15 at 11:54:26 7D6B7C61796C617A0E0 wrote:
I ain't EVEN going to go there..... (And I thought that Texans were weird .) |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Serowbot on 10/31/15 at 12:33:08 S'cuse me, while I slip on my nylons... I'm goin' fer' a ride... ;D... |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by MnSpring on 10/31/15 at 16:34:34 2F392E332B3E33285C0 wrote:
Bot, try this, (if you are inclined to try the P.H. thing again). Go to a, 'Mart-Mart', Go to the Woman's undies dept, act kinda, sheepish. Someone will come up to you, (in some places, EVENTUALLY), Tell her/(or him), "Looking for Panty Hose, for a girlfriend. She is just a little bit larger than I am". "It's to put on under her long underwear, we are going up North". I think what you tried, (you were right), {{ OMG, did I just say that, YOU were Right ? }}, :o :o :o :o. they were to Small/Tight. Of course, another, 'old' trick, is Newspaper. If your gonna stand on Ice, (Ice Fishing), or Frozen Ground, (Deer Hunting). Put sever layers of folded up newspapers, in the bottom of your boots. That is, Wonderful Insulation, from the cold. (At least 10 layers of paper). And another tip on, 'Gloves'. A Light thin 'Jersy' glove, with, 'Painter' plastic/Exam, glove over it. Then your. 'Normal' gloves. It is TOTALLY, Wind Proof ! (As well as, Waterproof) And if you go to a, 'mart-mart', Hardware type store, a Whole Lot Cheaper. Bot, Shhhhh, do NOT, tell anybody, I 'agreed', with you. ! ;) |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by old_rider on 10/31/15 at 20:18:29 Harbor Freight sells them "doctor gloves" pretty cheap, I buy a few boxes a year cause' I don't like to get my hands dirty anymore. And they do make good insulators against the cold. :) http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?AttribSel=Glove+Type%3D%27Nitrile+Gloves%27&CatPath=All%2BProducts%252F%252F%252F%252FUserSearch%253DGloves&RequestData=CA_AttributeSelected&q=Gloves or you could use these, they are a bit larger http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=+vinyl+glove |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 10/31/15 at 20:21:51 I wondered how they'd work. Trouble is my hands sweat so bad in them. We use them at work a lot. Gus 6261697F6469687F0D0 wrote:
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Drestakil on 11/01/15 at 05:12:06 Seems like Bohn Armor would work as well as panty hose. Haven't tried them in the winter yet, just got them last summer. They would be a lot easier to explain at the ER. Or they may keep you out of the ER. |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by old_rider on 11/01/15 at 07:56:52 727D6A777C74217C7F7721130 wrote:
[/quote] The trick is.... to put on a thin pair of cotton or nylon gloves, then the vinyl or nitrile glove over them, then your main pair. Of course your hands feel like balloons, but they will be warm :) |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by gizzo on 11/01/15 at 13:26:58 3E3D352338353423510 wrote:
So..... If you ride a Savage you can get away with wearing no pants or shoes? That sounds reasonable. :P Aboutthe winter riding gear. You need to buy proper winter gauntlets for riding. Good ones have armour in the right places and usually a visor wiper on one finger. Has anyone tried pure merino wool thermals? They are amazing. Pretty spendy but when you've used them you realise they are so worth it. |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 11/01/15 at 16:07:21 I have worn merino wool sweaters for undershirts in winter for years. They last a very long time and if you catch them on sale in spring they can be bought for $15- $20. They are very lightweight, warm and not in the least itchy. |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by gizzo on 11/01/15 at 21:32:47 And you can wear them for ages and they don't get stinky. |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Kris01 on 11/02/15 at 16:57:15 TMI, Gizzo! T...M...I! ;D |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 11/02/15 at 20:55:42 263C383A3B05342721273C313230550 wrote:
Only then . . .do they get itchy ;) |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by sendjulian on 11/03/15 at 17:08:47 dont pee. (dumb and dumber anyone?) |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Gus on 11/03/15 at 19:12:35 I found this in my winter bag of tricks. I've not used it in years since I was young and brave. This comes in handy riding down into the single digits. |
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Title: Re: frozen gonads! Post by Kris01 on 11/03/15 at 19:23:07 Hello Clarisse! I hate that movie! ;D Sorry, I couldn't resist. |
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